SPW Operations Leader - Construction

DPR Construction; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking an experienced SPW leader to drive Self-Perform Work scope across a business unit. The role combines operational leadership with performance oversight, aligning SPW strategy with pursuits, preconstruction, and field operations.

Candidates should bring 10+ years in construction operations and at least 5 years leading SPW scopes, with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. OSHA 30 certification preferred and strong leadership capabilities are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
• 10 years of experience in construction operations, project management, or field supervision required.
• 5 years of experience leading SPW scopes, trade operations, or multi-project teams required.

Responsibilities

• Leads SPW scope execution across the business unit, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, schedule, and financial objectives.
• Partners with preconstruction, get work, and project leadership to support pursuit strategy, pre-selling of SPW scope work, and interview preparation.
• Oversees SPW staffing strategies, workload planning, and resource allocation to support pursuits and active projects across the business unit.
• Reviews and guides SPW estimating approaches, labor strategies, and risk considerations to support informed decision-making.
• Oversees SPW project performance, including production trends, forecasting, change management, and financial outcomes, and implements corrective actions as needed.
• Ensures SPW field leadership engagement in project planning, scheduling, constructability reviews, and execution planning.
• Manages and develops SPW project managers, superintendents, and other SPW leaders, supporting performance management, career development, and retention.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Safety Oversight

Budget & Scheduling

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

DPR Construction is seeking an experienced SPW leader to drive Self-Perform Work scope across a business unit. The role combines operational leadership with performance oversight, aligning SPW strategy with pursuits, preconstruction, and field operations.

Candidates should bring 10+ years in construction operations and at least 5 years leading SPW scopes, with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. OSHA 30 certification preferred and strong leadership capabilities are required.